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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 5, 2005 Page 10 c. Schedule a discussion on the matter of an appointment of a School Board representative to the City's Recreation and Parks Commission. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. d. Schedule a discussion regarding local campaign finance law. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Vice Mayor Badger thanked the Police Department for its fireworks enforcement efforts. He expressed concern that the new trash enclosures installed downtown have about a 3-foot gap between the roof and the brickwork, and the gap should be covered. Vice Mayor Badger noted that young children have been hoisted through the gap in the enclosure of the Palma Plaza trash enclosure to scavenge for recyclables and have gotten trapped inside. Councilmember Grant requested that the City look into the possibility of an ordinance to prohibit used car sales on busy streets. It was the consensus of the Council to have staff research this issue. Councilmember Nardine thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their fireworks enforcement efforts. She expressed disappointment that no citations for fireworks were issued this year. Councilmember Nardine asked if there was a way to work with FedEx and UPS to track fireworks shipped in from out of state. She requested a breakdown of the police service calls by district, and she suggested that the City be proactive in its enforcement of areas where fireworks are known to be used. Councilmember N ardine commented that lawn signs and handheld signs are springing up on the weekends, and she suggested the sign ordinance should address the appropriateness of these types of signs. She requested a report on the City's strategy for business recruitment and commented that it seems as though other local cities are better able to attract quality businesses and restaurants. Councilmember Starosciak commented that there has been no culture created in San Leandro for respecting the ban on fireworks. She noted that the City needs to keep sending the message that fireworks are a hazard and a nuisance until that message is heard. Councilmember Santos commented regarding Mr. Filipovich's mention about "Bloody Thursday." He stated that he felt the fireworks activity in San Leandro was down from last year and stated the Police Department did a tremendous job overall. He commented that he felt the use of safe and sane fireworks breeds the use of illegal fireworks. Councilmember Santos read "A Poem to the Nation," which was written by his neighbor, Rose D. Bryczek, and published in the Daily Review.